Welcome to 4-part clown series
Embark on a journey of discovery towards play, creativity and connection in this 4-part workshop series aimed at exploring the poetic absurd possibilities of your clown. The clown workshops are held over 2-day weekends across the year.
1. Clown & PresenceWHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THE CLOWN (OF YOUR CLOWN), ITS STATE OF BEING? UNCOVER CLOWNING THROUGH SILENCE & STILLNESS AND FIND THE PLEASURE IN DISCOVERY. Explore the notion of presence and how to cultivate your inner voice as a clown actor ready to receive, feel and share with the world. You will encounter the stage and practice the state of being fully alive and present to the moment in all aspects – emotionally, physically and mentally. Nourishing self-awareness whilst feeding your imagination and creativity.
Clowning is an adventure, so together we’ll embrace the uncertainty and enjoy the journey - searching for the beauty and poetry of your clown. In two days we will explore:
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These clown intensives can be taken as stand-alone workshops or as part of a package. What separates these intensive clown workshops from many others is the large portion of on-stage time you're given, with each workshop limited to small numbers. You put the skills into practice immediately in front of a receptive, appreciative, and supportive audience and receive individual feedback. Less talkie talkie and more action.
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2. Clown & BodyPHYSICAL APPROACHES TO FINDING & CREATING A CLOWNESQUE BODY VIA EVERYDAY PHENOMENA LIKE MATERIALS, OBJECTS & NATURE. Engaging your body in a state of play and action, this workshop is designed to stretch your awareness of your physical presence and its playful possibilities. We will crack your body open like a beautifool little rose bud searching for the clown state – from the poetic to the grotesque, bringing the clown’s body to a state of readiness: aware of rhythm, space and breath.
In two days we will explore:
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SUITABILITY
DURATION
LOCATION
COST
These clown intensives can be taken as stand-alone workshops or as part of a package. What separates these intensive clown workshops from many others is the large portion of on-stage time you're given, with each workshop limited to small numbers. You put the skills into practice immediately in front of a receptive, appreciative, and supportive audience and receive individual feedback. Less talkie talkie and more action.
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3. Clown & MusicEXPLORING LIVE SOUND & DIFFERENT MUSICAL WORKS TO CREATE MOMENTS OF CONFLICT AND COMEDY FOR THE CLOWN. Immerse yourself in play and wonder and explore the comic-poetic potential of music and sound. Together we’ll discover how live sound and different musical works can create moments of conflict and comedy for the clown.
Working in duos, trios and as a group ensemble you will play and improvise with voice and instruments, supporting one another to take funnier and greater risks leading to an expansion of ridiculous possibilities. In two days we will explore:
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SUITABILITY
DURATION
LOCATION
COST
These clown intensives can be taken as stand-alone workshops or as part of a package. What separates these intensive clown workshops from many others is the large portion of on-stage time you're given, with each workshop limited to small numbers. You put the skills into practice immediately in front of a receptive, appreciative, and supportive audience and receive individual feedback. Less talkie talkie and more action.
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4. Clown & MelodramaAN INVESTIGATION INTO FINDING A THEATRICAL LANGUAGE TO TRANSFORM PERSONAL HUMAN TRAGEDIES & NARRATIVES INTO WORKS OF POETIC CLOWN PERFORMANCE FOR THE STAGE. We will search for what it is that we wish to awaken in others. Clowning is the language of the heart and the clown’s job can be to remind people of their humanity. We'll discover in clowning a real intimacy between you and people that is related to truth, the energy and emotions of the heart.
How do clowns deal with tragic situations? It’s not always about being funny; clowning can be about creating empathetic moments. We can play in themes about separation, love, sickness, loneliness and more! In two days we will explore:
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SUITABILITY
DURATION
LOCATION
COST
These clown intensives can be taken as stand-alone workshops or as part of a package. What separates these intensive clown workshops from many others is the large portion of on-stage time you're given, with each workshop limited to small numbers. You put the skills into practice immediately in front of a receptive, appreciative, and supportive audience and receive individual feedback. Less talkie talkie and more action.
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